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| people of all ages for a very long time. The various | | | | Drivers must be on the lookout for bicyclists at all |
| types of bike riding, from extreme off-road mountain | | | | times, and be careful to treat them as equals on the |
| biking to road racing to leisurely cruising through parks, | | | | road. For example, when taking a right turn, make sure |
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| surroundings. In urban areas, there are many bikers | | | | side-swiping a cyclist. If at all possible, it is best to fully |
| who ride for fun even though it means taking to the | | | | change lanes to pass a bike rider in your lane. Do not |
| roads and sharing space with cars. There are also an | | | | drive or park in bike lanes, and when parked on the |
| increasing number of individuals using bicycles to | | | | street, check your rear view mirror to avoid opening a |
| commute to work, school, and other destinations. This | | | | door into a cyclist. Drivers must be particularly vigilant in |
| means that it is more important than ever for cyclists | | | | areas they know have heavy bike traffic. |
| and drivers to learn to share the road and provide the | | | | There's no question that having bikes and cars on the |
| safest environment for all parties. | | | | same roads can create stressful situations for both |
| Cyclists must take responsibility for their own safety. In | | | | the drivers and cyclists. The most important thing to |
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| designed to make them more comfortable and aware | | | | safely and comfortably. To accomplish this goal, |
| on busy streets. Helmets and other protective gear, if | | | | courtesy is key. Avoid distractions, keep a cool head, |
| worn properly, can protect bicycle riders from serious | | | | and follow the rules of the road. |
| injury, or even death. When riding at night, front and | | | | For more information, or if you have been in an |
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| bicycle is not an excuse to run stoplights or assume | | | | |